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BT03 USF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 USF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,294 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside steering arm is bent

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lamp lenses are weathering / beam image output is on the limit

exhaust heat shields are loose

Fail 1 Jul 2017 96,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside steering arm is bent

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lamp lenses are weathering / beam image output is on the limit

exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,475 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 62,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 62,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 59,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 56,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2010 52,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 52,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,649 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 47,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 43,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,388 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 25 May 2006 35,787 miles

stone chips in zone a of swept area.

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BT03 USF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT03 USF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT03 USF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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